After the Final Order: Changing an Order

If you want to change a court order, you need to know the legal standards that you will have to prove to the judge. Read this section to learn about the legal standards that apply to the kind of issue you have.

Submit a Stipulation & Order if the Other Party Agrees

If both parties agree to make changes to the court order, this page shows how you can change your court order without seeing a judge.

File a Motion to Go Back to Court

Parties sometimes need to ask a judge to make changes after the final custody order is finished. This page explains the process to get your case back in front of the judge to request changes.

Opposing a Motion Filed Against You

Learn how to prepare and file a written “opposition” to a motion that the other party filed against you. If you don’t file an opposition, the other party might win automatically!

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    • Overview
      • Purpose and Types of a Guardianship
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      • Who Must Be Told About a Guardianship
      • Overview of Termination of Parental Rights
      • How to File to Terminate a Parent's Rights
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